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Little eases coronavirus restrictions — and urges Idahoans to remain vigilant
“Prosperity and safety are not binary,” Little said Thursday, as he announced plans to allow more businesses to reopen. “They are not either-or.”
Analysis: In keeping with the times, Idaho holds an unpredictable primary election
Idaho elections are frequently good for a surprise or two. But this spring’s primary is even more unpredictable than usual.
Colleges and universities hope to bring students back in the fall
But with the uncertainty of the coming months, they also are preparing to continue online course work. Find out the plans of each institution.
Schools innovate — or defy health guidelines — with graduation ceremonies
From drive-ins and virtual celebrations to in-person gatherings that defy the governor’s health orders, graduations for the class of 2020 will be “unique and incomparable.”
State Board declines to stream strategy meeting to the public
Although the meeting was conducted as a hybrid video conference, the public was required to attend in person despite Gov. Brad Little’s guidance to avoid all public and private gatherings.
Little plans to use federal dollars to offset tech budget cuts
Gov. Brad Little’s plan to cut K-12 spending by $99 million next year includes a $10 million cut in classroom technology.
Ybarra’s legal fees could cost taxpayers $200,000
David Leroy will receive $400 an hour representing state superintendent Sherri Ybarra in a case against the Legislature and the State Board of Education, according to documents obtained by Idaho Education News.
Idaho coronavirus response, 5.12.20: SDE plans webinar to address budget holdbacks
Plus, find out what Gov. Brad Little said about whether the state will move to stage two of the Idaho Rebounds plan this weekend.
Map: More Idaho school boards approve reopening plans
Trustees at Caldwell’s Elevate Academy approved a June 1 reopening plan on Monday night.
Facing coronavirus crunch, University of Idaho seeks furloughs
“We are all part of the Vandal Family and if each of us takes a piece of this burden, we can save jobs and tackle the problem together,” President C. Scott Green said in a memo, announcing the $3.3 million proposal.